TERM: 2ND TERM
WEEK: 10
CLASS: Junior Secondary School 2
AGE: 13 years
DURATION: 40 minutes each for 2 periods
DATE:
SUBJECT: Home economics
TOPIC: Basic Pattern drafting
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to
- ) List the tools for taking body measurements
- ) Outline the guidelines for taking body measurements
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Home economics textbooks for Junior Secondary School 2
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: PERIOD 1-2:
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PRESENTATION
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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY
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PUPIL’S ACTIVITY
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STEP 1
Review
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The teacher revises the previous lesson
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Learners pay attention
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STEP 2
Introduction
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She lists the tools for taking body measurements
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Learners pay attention and participate
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STEP 3
Explanation
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She outlines the guidelines for taking body measurements
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Learners pay attention and participate
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STEP 4
NOTE TAKING
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The teacher writes a short note on the board for the learners to copy
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The learners copy the note from the board
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NOTE
BASIC PATTERN DRAFTING
Tools for Taking Body Measurements
- Measuring Tape: Flexible tape used for measuring body circumference and length.
- Mirror: Helps ensure accuracy by allowing the person measuring to see angles and positions.
- Notepad and Pen/Pencil: For recording measurements immediately.
- String (if measuring tape is unavailable): Can be used to measure circumference and then checked against a ruler.
- Ruler or Yardstick: Useful for measuring smaller body parts or checking lengths.
- Body Measurement Chart: A guide to record and track specific measurements.
Guidelines for Taking Body Measurements
- Wear Lightweight or Fitted Clothing: Wear minimal clothing to ensure accuracy without excess fabric.
- Use a Flexible Measuring Tape: Make sure it’s flexible enough to contour to the body.
- Stand Straight and Relaxed: Maintain a natural posture, with shoulders relaxed.
- Measure at the Correct Points: Follow specific body points for measurements (e.g., waist at the narrowest point, bust across the fullest part).
- Ensure a Snug but Not Tight Fit: Tape should fit snugly but not press into the skin.
- Keep the Tape Level: The tape should be parallel to the floor for accurate circumference measurements.
- Record Immediately: Write down each measurement right away to avoid forgetting or mixing them up.
- Measure Twice for Accuracy: Repeat each measurement to ensure accuracy.
- Avoid Measuring After a Meal: For more precise waist and hip measurements, avoid measuring right after eating.
EVALUATION:
- Why is it important to use a flexible measuring tape when taking body measurements?
- What are the consequences of taking body measurements while wearing loose or bulky clothing?
- How does posture influence the accuracy of body measurements?
- Why should body measurements be repeated for accuracy, and what could happen if they are not?
- What is the significance of measuring at the correct body points, such as the waist and bust?
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively
